Sonakshi Sinha highlights why middle-class families are avoiding cinemas: "The theatre-going experience has become very expensive for a regular family"

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, ahead of her film Nikita Roy, shared that rising ticket prices and the ease of at-home content are key reasons why regular families are visiting theatres less, despite the availability of quality family films.

 

Sonakshi Sinha highlights why middle-class families are avoiding cinemas: "The theatre-going experience has become very expensive for a regular family"

 

Speaking to IANS, Sonakshi Sinha clarified that the issue isn’t the lack of family-friendly films, but the rising cost and reduced accessibility of the theatrical experience, which are deterring regular audiences.

 

“I don’t think family stories are missing at all. I feel families are not going–that’s a different story. There is no lack of films being made, and there is no lack of family films being made. I just feel that content-wise, there are a lot more options. Also, the theatre-going experience has become very expensive for a regular family. So, I think there are a lot of factors that affect why people are not going to theatres as much. But they are there–the stories are there, the films are there,” Sonakshi explained, emphasizing that the issue lies not in the content, but in accessibility and changing viewer habits.

 

Speaking about her upcoming film Nikita Roy, Sonakshi expressed confidence that it delivers the kind of community experience that could bring families and friends back to theatres. The Dabangg actress said, “For a film like Nikita Roy, I think it’s a very good community viewing experience where you go with your friends, with your family, you get the thrills and the chills, and the entertainment value that you would get from a theatrical. So, yeah, I think the films are there.”

 

Sonakshi Sinha shared her thoughts on what defines a great story today, emphasizing the importance of capturing the audience’s attention early on. The actress said, “I think anything that keeps the audience engaged and interested makes for a good story. Nowadays, people’s attention spans have become very short. So, I feel that if you don’t grip them early in your film, their attention shifts elsewhere. I believe it’s very important to have a story that keeps the viewers involved. Whether it’s a thriller, a mystery, a drama, or an emotional story– the emotion has to connect in some way or the other, so that the audience stays interested throughout. So, I think that’s what makes a good story.”

 

Nikita Roy also stars Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar. Directed by Kussh Sinha in his debut, the film is set for a theatrical release on June 27, 2025.

 

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